15.30
Good To FirmBetfred Temple Stakes (Group 2)
- Prize money: £70887.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1152- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 14 (14) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Last season's 2yo highlight was her Group 2 Queen Mary win at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) and she reappeared with a win in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to firm); well beaten in the King's Stand latest but she raced away from the main action; remains unexposed and not ruled out. |
11/1 |
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15th 19 (18) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
All races have been on good or quicker ground and she has shown her best form over a bare 5f, when winning the Queen Mary at this meeting last summer and coming home with a rattle from Equilateral on return in a Group 2 at Haydock; raced on the favoured strip in the latter but has earned her place among the principals for this; good claims getting the allowances. |
13/2 |
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1st 14 (10) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 9lb |
Impressive last year on first two 2yo starts, winning Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on the second occasion; underwhelming favourite in the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good) in August and needs more than when second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5.5f, firm), but she remains very lightly raced and could have more to offer now back at a bare 5f. |
5/1 |
20/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 87-884 D
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 96-112 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (9) |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Close second to Kerdos in the Temple Stakes at Haydock (soft) on seasonal debut; lesser efforts in races won by Believing and Makarova since, last time under change of tactics (normally a front-runner); peak performance remains his win in last year's Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm). |
10/1 |
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4th 5 (9) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who enjoyed an excellent campaign last year, the highlight his Group 1 Nunthorpe win at York (5f, good to firm); not quite at his best yet this season, but a close second in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, soft) was no disgrace and he stumbled leaving the stalls when a beaten favourite last time; tops the ratings and commands major respect. |
2/1 |
50/1
Form: 4906-7 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Finally ended a 49-race losing run at Southwell (5f, AW) in January; now 2lb lower than for that success and this company is much easier than that he normally keeps, but his record of 1-47 on turf still makes him hard to warm to. |
6/1 |
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5th 13 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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14th 15 (16) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 12018- D
Last run: 237 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 8 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Reaching the veteran stage of his career but still capable of smart form; however, it's a long time since he contested a Group 1 and he was beaten by Kind Of Blue in an AW conditions race last time. |
25/1 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
The most recent of his six wins came in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May 2024; his first three runs this summer were good, including when a neck third of 27 in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to firm), but he beat only one home in a heavy-ground Group 3 in France last month; runner-up on his only race on the AW and he could bounce back, albeit with this race not guaranteed to be run to suit. |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 (25) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't had a great deal of racing since July 2024 but, two wind surgeries and a gelding operation later, he has shown he retains a good chunk of his former ability (Group 2 winner at best) this year, in a tongue-tie on last two starts; finished just behind Soldier's Tree when fifth in the Wokingham (6f, good to firm) but was in front of that rival in a Group 3 at Newbury two weeks ago; 3lb well in and has the ability to feature but his tendency to forfeit ground at the start isn't ideal in a race of this depth. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 57-461 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (2) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Ties in with Annaf on Portland form (finished 2l fourth); faced a much stiffer task in the Foret last Sunday (midfield); successful at this level in 2020/2021 but her subsequent strike-rate is underwhelming. |
11/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
16th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Usually aimed high and appreciated the return to Listed race when winning mares' race at Bath in April (5f, good to soft; also suited by 6f on good or quicker); can be excused her two starts since but lacks a recent run and this is her first run in a handicap. |
11/1 |
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18 (11) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
fourth two years ago |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: /1163- D BF
Last run: 258 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (7) |
14th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
All seven starts over 5f; made it 3-3 when very impressive in Listed race here last July; hasn't kicked on as might have been expected and while her Listed third in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ayr three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction, she needs another here. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
24th Jun 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won her first three races, including a Listed contest at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; sixth of 13 when sent off favourite for the Group 1 Nunthorpe and only seventh of 13 on her return in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to firm) last month, but was racing on the unfavoured part of the track; major chance on these terms with cheekpieces given a go. |
2/1 |
|
7th 11 (5) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Unplaced favourite in Group 1 Nunthorpe (5f, good to firm) last August and also needs to produce more than when third in French Group 3 (5f, soft) last September, when last seen; however, before those she was extremely impressive in a Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) and this very lightly raced 4yo could tap back into that abundant promise following a break. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: -11134 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (2) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (21) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though. |
25/1 |
|
15th 8 (16) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout. |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 1522-9 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 25 (19) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Reinvigorated by a visor this summer, winning three times (5f) and only narrowly denied in the Portland at Doncaster last week; his form claims are there for all to see but whether a stiff 6f on slow ground is really what he needs is a moot point. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 13 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
The addition of a visor has had a galvanising effect this summer and he has won three of his last four starts, the latest a cheeky win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good); this intermediate trip shouldn't pose any problems and going back up 4lb is manageable; tops the list. |
13/2 |
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1st 12 (19) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Classy sprinter back in the day and the new visor has been floating his boat with recent form figures of 121 in 5f handicaps, latterly getting up in the nick of time at Newmarket; only 3lb higher and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit; finished fifth in last year's Stewards' Cup, faring best in his group; firmly in calculations. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 78-504 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
23rd Sep 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 34y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Tough sprinter who looks better than ever this season; cracking effort to win a Haydock handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago and he bumped into a rapid improver at Doncaster on Saturday; effective on very soft ground and should make another bold bid. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
17th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 1 |
9st 13lb |
Solid form in Group races this year, notably his Goodwood third, and better than ever with his mighty weight-carrying effort in a good Haydock handicap last week; stayed on strongly off a good pace on that occasion to win with something to spare (good Topspeed figure); fully effective on soft and he's the one to beat on ratings; solid contender. |
11/8 |
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1st 1 (3) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Yet to win in 2023 but not for a lack of effort, regularly acquitting himself with credit in top sprints; near his best when third in a Group 2 at Goodwood five weeks ago and that form looks rock solid; going back up 6lb does leave him with something to find on this year's handicap runs though. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 0213-0 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 34-450 D
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (8) |
31st Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender. |
6/1 |
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8th 1 (8) |
31st Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early |
6/1 |
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3rd 6 (4) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 12210- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (7) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Enjoyed excellent 2yo campaign, including in Group 1s when receiving lots of weight from older horses, finishing second in the Nunthorpe (5f, good to firm) and winning the Abbaye (5f, very soft); can be excused Breeders' Cup flop; sold out of Richard Fahey's yard for 1,200,000gns in November; carries 5lb penalty on return but this front-runner has to be respected. |
7/2 |
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2nd 7 (7) |
11th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
led, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, faced challenge inside final 110yds, kept on well but headed post |
6/4 |
100/1
Form: 1135-8 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (12) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won three handicaps last season (including over C&D); respectable midfield finish in the Group 3 Palace House (5f, soft) on reappearance and open to further improvement, but has plenty to find here. |
100/1 |
|
8th 16 (4) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won first three 5f handicaps (all on good) as a 3yo but she wasn't obviously ahead of her mark on final two starts, meaning she faces a particularly tough reappearance at the weights; first-time cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
5th 17 (18) |
16th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
midfield, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £77.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £89.73 |
| Tricast | £429.15 |
| Trifecta | £835.30 |
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